How to Copy a Spotify Playlist on Desktop and Mobile

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How to Copy a Single Song From a Spotify Playlist

On Desktop

Step 1: Open theSpotifyapp or web on your PC. Navigate to themusicyou want to copy.

Step 2: Click on thetrackto select it andright-clickon it.

Step 3: From the menu, chooseAdd to playlistand select theplaylistyou want to add it to.

That’s it. You have moved a track from some other public playlist to yours.

On Mobile

Step 1: Launch theSpotifyapp and navigate to theplaylistfrom which you want to copy the music.

Step 2: In the playlist, go to themusicyou want to copy andlong-pressit.

Step 3: From the bottom sheet, chooseAdd to playlist, and choose theplaylistyou want to add the music to.

There you go. You have effectively copied and moved a song from a Spotify playlist to your own.

How to Copy Multiple Songs From a Playlist on Spotify

Step 1: Open theSpotifyapp or web on your PC. Then, navigate to theplaylistfrom which you want to copy the music.

Step 2: Once in the playlist, pressCtrlon Windows orCommandon Mac and select themusicyou want to copy.

Note: Alternatively, press Ctrl + A on your Windows or Command + A on your Mac to copy the entire playlist.

Step 3: Once you are done picking the music, right-click on it, chooseAdd to playlist, and select theplaylistfrom your collection.

There you go. You easily moved multiple songs from one playlist to another. That said, the only drawback with this method is that it is only possible on the Spotify desktop and web app, not on the Spotify mobile app. You must follow the above method to copy the songs.

How to Duplicate a Playlist on Spotify

Duplicating a playlist on Spotify allows you to create an exact copy of an existing playlist. This can be useful if you want to change a playlist without altering the original, share a revised version with others while keeping the original intact, or copy someone else’s playlist.

Method 1: Add to Your Library

Note: This method is available only on Spotify desktop and web users, not for Spotify mobile users.

Step 1: Open theSpotifyapp or web on your PC. Navigate to theplaylistyou want to duplicate.

Step 2: Once in the playlist, click thethree-dot iconnext to the download icon.

Step 3: Select theAdd to Your Libraryoption from the drop-down menu.

That’s about it. You have added the playlist to your library, and now you can access the playlist easily.

Method 2: Add to Other Playlist

Note: This method applies to both Spotify desktop and mobile users.

Step 1: Launch theSpotifyapp. Then, navigate to theplaylistyou want to duplicate.

Step 2: Tap on thethree-dot iconnext to the download icon and chooseAdd to other playlist.

Step 3: On the next screen, tap on theplaylistyou want to add all the tracks to. If you want to create a new playlist, tap onNew playlistat the top.

FAQs

There is no specific limit to the number of playlists you can duplicate on Spotify. However, it is important to note that, as per Spotify’s guidelines, the maximum number of playlists you can create is 10,000. This includes both your created playlists and those you follow or have added to your library.

Yes, you can share a copied playlist with others on Spotify, like any other playlist.

Yes, you can delete a copied playlist without affecting the original playlist on Spotify, as when you copy any playlist, it becomes an independent entity. Hence, deleting it will only remove that specific copy, leaving the original one intact.

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Last updated on 29 August, 2024

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